Technology and Innovation
What is The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin?
WISCONSIN MANUFACTURERS & COMMERCE (WMC) MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Monday that the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest will be back for a sixth straight year. The annual competition aims to highlight the state’s manufacturing industry – which employs one in six Wisconsinites – and ultimately determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. “Manufacturers are the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy, and we are thrilled to once again showcase the state’s top industry throughout this contest,” said WMC President & CEO Kurt Bauer. “As manufacturers continue to face a dire workforce shortage, we hope this contest will bring attention to the challenging, rewarding and family-supporting careers available in the industry.”...
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Special Event
Manufacturing First: Coming to Green Bay Oct. 27
WIS BUSINESS
This year’s event, taking place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a keynote presentation from Dr. Rick Rigsby, president and CEO of Rigsby Communications and the author of “Lessons of a Third Grade Dropout,” a best-selling book. He is also known for a speech he gave on hope in 2017, which became an internet sensation viewed by more than 300 million people worldwide. Rigsby’s audiences include Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, service organizations and professional sports organizations, including the PGA and NFL. Following Rigsby’s speech, Oshkosh Corp. President and CEO John Pfeifer will offer a special presentation... Read More 2> Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Sheboygan manufacturer inks deal with Tesla
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS SHEBOYGAN -- Nemak was recently awarded a contract with automaker Tesla and will renovate its Sheboygan warehouse facility to meet its new production needs. Headquartered in Mexico, Nemak is an automotive parts manufacturing company. Tesla’s electric vehicle project requires a $33 million investment into the site for equipment and site upgrades. The contract is set to last through 2027, but the upgrades set Nemak up for further contracts or an extension... Read More 3> Encourage Educational Attainment
Kiel Area School District gets $25,000 grant for 'fab lab'
TRI-COUNTY KIEL RECORD KIEL -- Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) officials recently announced that the Kiel Area School District is the recipient of a state grant to fund new fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities which will equip Wisconsin students with essential skills for the 21st century’s global economy. The Kiel Area School District was awarded $25,000 to expand a fab lab. “WEDC has invested over $3.4 million for the past six years to provide 95 school districts across the state with the equipment necessary to help students learn high-demand skills, including technology, manufacturing and engineering,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC....Read More 4>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Mural taking shape at FWD Seagrave Museum in Clintonville
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CLINTONVILLE -- History is coming alive in Clintonville as a giant mural project is beginning to take shape.
The artwork honors the area's manufacturing past and the people behind the effort.
Artist Ram Rojas is creating the piece.N"A lot of it is natural. When you're a football player, you're good, but you had to train, and you need a coach," said Rojas...
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Special Event
On Broadway: Mural & Busker Festival 2021
WIS BUSINESS
GREEN BAY — On Broadway, Inc. is happy to announce our first Mural & Busker Festival, presented by Fox Communities Credit Union, coming up August 26-29 in the Broadway District.
The event will feature street performers, also known as buskers, and muralists creating live artwork on walls throughout the Broadway District. There will also be chalk artists beautifying the sidewalks...
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